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Perhaps the Jason David workouts are already paying off …

This is from the L.A. Daily News’ UCLA football notebook. It seems that Dietrich Riley, who just two weeks ago was working with Jason David and other SGV studs, has to come to Westwood meaning business. Boom! Check it ..

Safety Dietrich Riley is quickly making a name for himself with big hits, but he added to his resume Saturday by making two interceptions in the afternoon scrimmage. And that was with the first-team defense.

Riley expected to make an impact as a true freshman, but not this quickly.
“I thought I’d be running with the 3s,” said Riley, who prepped at St. Francis High. “It’s shocking to be with the 1s. They want to see how I live up to that. I responded quite well.”

Everyone has taken notice. Riley leveled Anthony Barr during Friday’s practice – thankfully, neither player was injured. Then Randall Carroll had a counterpunch Saturday.

“They’re actually gunning for me, man,” Riley said. “I have to run with a swivel on my head because when we were in team play, Randall Carroll tried to blindside me, but luckily I saw him out of my peripheral vision and I was able to shed him off. The receivers, I like. We’re trying to toughen them up. I know the coaches are on me, saying stay up (when tackling). It’s tough to do that. I wasn’t brought up that way. I only know full speed.”

Norco offensive lineman Brent Walker, a 6-foot-6, 305-pound senior, has been granted an extra year of eligibility by the Southern Section. Here’s the report from the Riverside Press-Enterprise.

— Eric Sondheimer

gamebreaker42

Dietrich Riley, one of the hardest working kids ive had the opportunity to coach and train… from the first day i worked with him i noticed his ability to catch on to what i was saying and apply it to the very next rep.. some people call that being coachable, but thats just flat out athletic and smart.. The kid plays with such a passion that its inffectious.. He was clearly the leader when he trained with other guys, by motivating them and pushing them.. there is no doubt in my mind that if Dietrich Riley is healthy that he will contribute this year in a major way. In the years to follow he has the ability to be one of the top safeties in the country like he was in high school..
Its a pleasure for me to work with kids who have such a good work ethic, its no surprise that guys like Dietrich, and Keith Smith are freshman and already getting reps as a starter…

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